We're excited for you to join us at Microsoft Ignite 2026, our biggest event of the year!
As organizations scale Microsoft Copilot, Cowork, and AI agents, one question keeps coming up: is our data ready? This post is your one-stop Ignite guide to sessions on data security and activities we have planned, so you can learn how Microsoft Purview helps prepare, manage, and protect data as you scale AI adoption.
Visit Microsoft Ignite homepage to learn more, register, and build your agenda.
- When: November 17–20, 2026
- Where: Moscone Center in San Francisco, plus a digital event experience online
Types of sessions
Here’s a quick overview of what types of sessions there are so you can decide which ones to join that will get you to the next step in your data security journey:
- Keynotes: The opening keynote is on Tuesday, November 17, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT, live from the Chase Center in San Francisco and online. Hear Microsoft's latest announcements and get a preview of what's coming across AI, cloud, security, and data.
- Breakout sessions: Expert led L200–L400 sessions with best practices, tips, and deep technical information, open to both in-person and online attendees.
- Labs: Expert led sessions that give you hands-on experience with our technology in a virtual environment. You'll need to reserve a seat. Late night labs run Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6:15 to 7:30 PM PT.
- Theater sessions: 25-minute technical deep dives with demos of product features, held inside the Hub.
- Lightning talks: Informal 15-minute sessions designed to spark conversation, questions, and discussion.
- Table talks: Small-group technical conversations that extend and deepen what you learn in the formal sessions.
Microsoft Purview breakout sessions
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Day / time (PT) |
Session |
What you'll learn |
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Wed, Nov 18 | 11:30 AM–12:15 PM |
BRK346: Protect data and accelerate AI adoption with Microsoft Purview |
Learn how Microsoft Purview provides unified data security and compliance to help you identify risk, protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365 and Copilot, and accelerate investigations — so you can scale AI securely and confidently. |
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Wed, Nov 18 | 4:15–5:00 PM |
BRK348: From understanding sensitive data to protecting it
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Secure AI starts with understanding your data. Discover how Microsoft Purview uses AI-powered classification and sensitivity labels to identify sensitive content, automate protection, and help organizations confidently scale Copilot adoption. |
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Thu, Nov 19 | 9:00–9:45 AM |
BRK342: Secure data and manage AI risk for Microsoft Copilot Chat and Cowork |
Confidently deploy and scale Microsoft Copilot Chat and Cowork. Explore how Microsoft Purview helps you understand and protect sensitive data, reduce oversharing risk, govern permissions and investigate incidents, to secure your AI-powered workplace. |
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Thu, Nov 19 | 11:30 AM–12:15 PM |
BRK211: Secure and govern Microsoft Copilot Chat and Cowork |
Microsoft Copilot and Cowork are transforming how employees and agents work together, creating new opportunities and new governance challenges. Learn how to secure, govern, and manage Copilot & Cowork across your organization using Microsoft's integrated security, compliance, and governance capabilities. We'll cover protecting sensitive data, reducing oversharing risks, meeting regulatory requirements, and gaining visibility into usage so you can confidently scale Copilot & Cowork adoption. |
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Thu, Nov 19 | 4:00–4:45 PM |
BRK329: Get your data AI-ready: Discover and mitigate sensitive data exposure risks |
As AI accelerates access to information, organizations need stronger protections for sensitive data. Learn how Microsoft Purview combines classification, permissions insights, and controls to reduce oversharing and secure data across AI. |
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Thu, Nov 19 | 4:00–4:45 PM |
BRK335: Insights from Microsoft's journey to prepare its data for AI adoption |
Before deploying Copilot broadly, Microsoft focused on the fundamentals: understanding sensitive data, managing access, reducing oversharing risks, and establishing governance. Learn the strategies and lessons from our AI readiness journey. |
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Fri, Nov 20 | 10:15–11:00 AM |
BRK338: Protect and govern data to scale your AI agents with Microsoft Purview |
AI agents can access data and automate work at unprecedented scale. Learn how Microsoft Purview helps discover agent activity, protect sensitive information, detect risk, and meet compliance requirements for a growing landscape of AI agents. |
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Fri, Nov 20 | 11:30 AM–12:15 PM |
BRK347: Microsoft Purview: Scale data protection with sensitivity labels |
As data grows and AI accelerates how quickly it’s accessed, shared, and used, organizations need a scalable way to protect sensitive information. Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels provide persistent protection and context that travels with your data. Learn how to build an effective labeling strategy and use auto-labeling to automate protection and prevent oversharing in Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions. |
Microsoft Purview lab and theatre sessions
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Day / time (PT) |
Session |
What you'll learn |
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Tue, Nov 17 | 6:15–7:30 PM; Wed, Nov 18 | 8:30–9:45 AM; Wed, Nov 18 | 12:00–1:15 PM; Fri, Nov 20 | 9:00–10:15 AM |
LAB685: Deploy Copilot with confidence: Find and protect exposed sensitive data |
Prepare your organization for secure AI adoption. In this hands-on lab, assess oversharing risks, identify exposed sensitive data, apply labels and policy controls, and validate that Microsoft Copilot can scale without exposing critical information. |
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Wed, Nov 18 | 10:10–10:35 AM |
THR878: Secure exfiltration gaps with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention |
Learn how Microsoft Purview provides unified data security and compliance to help you identify risk, protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365 and Copilot, and accelerate investigations — so you can scale AI securely and confidently. |
Microsoft Purview Lighting Talks
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Day / time (PT) |
Session |
What you'll learn |
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Tue, Nov 17 | 4:25–4:40 PM |
LTG1234: Beyond data classification: Understanding human and data interactions |
Data security goes beyond knowing what's sensitive. It's understanding how people interact with data, where insider risk may emerge, and whether that activity fits the business need. Learn why user-data interactions are critical to reducing risk and securing AI. |
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Thu, Nov 19 | 11:00–11:15 PM |
LTG1243: Turn global regulations into operating control with Microsoft Purview |
Regulatory demands are outpacing evidence. Understand how Microsoft Purview turns global AI and data requirements into assigned actions, operating protections, and reviewable records across data security, insider risk, and compliance management. |
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Thu, Nov 19 | 12:15–12:30 PM |
LTG1241: Stay audit-ready for every AI interaction with Microsoft Purview |
Effective governance requires visibility. Learn how Microsoft Purview helps organizations track agent activity, support investigations, and maintain the auditability and evidence needed to satisfy compliance requirements. |
Microsoft Purview Table Talks
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Day / time (PT) |
Session |
What you'll learn |
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Wed, Nov 18 | 1:20–2:05 PM |
TT2531: Protecting AI in real time: Ask the experts |
Effective governance requires visibility. Learn how Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Entra help organizations track agent activity, understand data access, support investigations, and maintain the auditability and evidence needed to satisfy compliance requirements |
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Wed, Nov 18 | 3:30–4:15 PM |
TT2533: What's next for Microsoft Purview? |
Join this interactive community table talk to explore what’s next for Microsoft Purview. Share your feedback on protecting data across Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI agents—and help shape the future of integrated data security and compliance. |
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Thu, Nov 19 | 9:00–9:45 AM |
TT2534: Microsoft Purview AMA: Preparing your data for secure AI |
Bring your questions and join the conversation. In this interactive table talk, discuss real-world challenges, best practices, and lessons learned for classification and labeling. Explore how organizations are building the data foundation needed for secure AI adoption. |
More ways to connect at Ignite
- Visit the Hub: Stop by the Hub at the Moscone Center campus (November 17–19) to explore booths, catch theater sessions, and connect with Microsoft experts. Visit the booth area during Hub drop-in hours to ask questions, see live demos firsthand, and get practical guidance to make the most of your Ignite experience.
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Attendee Hours | |
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Mon Nov 16 |
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Tue Nov 17 |
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | |
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Wed Nov 18 |
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | |
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Thu Nov 19 |
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM | |
- Pre-day sessions and labs: Get a head start on Monday, November 16 with hands-on pre-day training designed to help you build skills you can put into action right away.
- Get certified: Eligible in-person attendees can take one Microsoft or GitHub certification exam at no cost, subject to the offer terms. Registration is required, so reserve your slot early.
- Can't make it in person? Register for the digital pass to stream keynotes and sessions online and catch up on demand after the event.
Build your agenda
We can't wait to see you at Ignite! Head to the homepage to register, add the Microsoft Purview sessions above to your schedule, and reserve your seat for LAB685 before it fills up.
Learn more about Microsoft Purview
- Discover Microsoft Purview: Explore how Microsoft Purview helps you secure and govern data and manage compliance.
- Explore technical documentation: Find guidance and resources to get started with Microsoft Purview.
- Stay up to date with the latest innovations: Discover the latest Microsoft Purview announcements and innovations from Ignite 2026.
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